With a newly-elected state government in place, City of Moreton Bay is itching to get started on some key projects and commitments that aim to make a big difference.
Ahead of the state election in October, City of Moreton Bay compiled a document to highlight the many projects and areas of concern across our council area.
The document, City of Moreton Bay Matters, covered five main priorities with 15 election asks and called upon the next Queensland government to address them, stating that: “City of Moreton Bay needs its fair share of funding so we can future proof our city and ensure it’s a place where our community, economy and environment grow and prosper together”.
Key Commitments and Infrastructure Projects
While no dates or timelines for projects have yet been worked out, Mayor Peter Flannery said Council had a reputation for engaging collaboratively with all parties and candidates and looked forward to working closely with the LNP government.
“We were buoyed by the LNP’s significant commitments during the campaign and will soon be writing to the new government to facilitate further discussion and delivery of these commitments,” Mayor Flannery said.
Some of the bigger key commitments across the City of Moreton Bay include:
- $3.75 million towards the Deception Bay SES Depot and Emergency Operations Centre to ensure the facility can adequately service daily operations.
- $60 million for the TAFE and Advanced Manufacturing Hub at The Mill.
- $250,000 towards licence plate recognition technology and Council’s CCTV network.
- $15 million for the construction of the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital.
- More than $30 million towards local parks, pathways and sporting clubs.
“We also look forward to realising road, park and pathway projects, including the LNP government’s commitment to deliver the Active Transport Link Pathway and Boardwalk connecting Griffin to Mango Hill, as well as supporting local clubs on facility upgrades,” Mayor Flannery said.
“With infrastructure being key to our growing city, it was also positive to hear David Crisafulli say that the LNP will investigate our Moreton Bay Ferry Service proposal if elected and it was indeed heartening that one of the first things the new premier did was speak to the prime minister about the Bruce Highway. I look forward to further discussion on these critical infrastructure matters.”
Funding support to upgrade the Deception Bay SES Depot and Emergency Operations Centre will go a long way to help the current, community-built facility, which faces barriers to its daily operations, including storage issues and outdated facilities that no longer meet operational or training demands for City of Moreton Bay.
“The Deception Bay SES Group is in the top 2% of busiest SES groups in Queensland and the city has had an 182% increase in SES service requests over the past year,” Mayor Flannery said.
A new TAFE in City of Moreton Bay will create valuable educational opportunities closer to home for many residents and Council has already offered the land required at The Mill site.
“As our city faces rapid growth it’s critical that we can provide education and jobs close to home,” Mayor Flannery said. “Manufacturing is a key industry in our city, so we are keen to support a TAFE that will train and upskill our workforce to meet the needs of local businesses and provide jobs for the future.”
For further information on City of Moreton Bay Matters, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Council/Moreton-Bay-Matters
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